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Volkswagen committing $7.1B to boost product line-up, R&D, manufacturing in North America; targeting 55% BEV sales by 2030

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billion over the next five years in the North American region (NAR) (Canada, Mexico, United States) to boost its product portfolio, regional R&D and manufacturing capabilities. This strategy builds on the company’s preparation of its Chattanooga facilities for local EV production. Volkswagen will commit $7.1 Assembly of the ID.4

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Chevrolet Spark EV: speedy, smooth and quiet; the importance of motor control

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Chevrolet is hosting a series of media drives this week for the production version of its new Spark EV ( earlier post ). Featuring a GM-developed 105 kW electric motor that pushes out 400 lb-ft (542 N·m) of torque and a 21 kWh pack that supports an estimated 82-mile (132 km) range, the Spark EV is a speedy (0-60 mph in 7.6

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Skoda Elroq rolls out! More details and a better look at new Tesla Model Y fighter ahead of Aussie arrival as soon as 2025

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READ MORE: Skoda Epiq electric SUV won’t be a $40,000 China fighter in Australia … but it will be well equipped READ MORE: Skoda Vision 7S concept previews 2026 electric SUV READ MORE: Skoda Enyaq Coupe revealed, vRS performance version locked in However, first it has to reach production. 2025 Skoda Elroq medium electric SUV.

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Rivian launches new R1T and R1S, the next-generation of its flagship EVs

Teslarati

Our revamped R1S and R1T push the technical boundaries further, creating our most capable products to date.” Dual-Motor has not gone anywhere either, and still offers great performance metrics: Dual-Motor Our Dual-Motor delivers incredible all-wheel drive capability along with 665 horsepower and 0–60 mph in as quick as 3.4

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ACMA awards 59 companies for excellence in production, innovation, localisation, exports – ET Auto

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By prioritizing sustainability, diversity, and technological advancement, we’re not only driving economic progress but also leading the charge towards a greener, more inclusive future.” Srinivas, Executive VP-Product Strategy and Purchasing at VE Commercial Vehicles; S.

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Is this the key to faster charging? British Nyobolt sports car could be the most important EV you can’t buy

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British electric car start-up Nyobolt has claimed it has set a new benchmark for EV fast charging after its latest sports car concept took just 4 minutes and 37 seconds for a 10-80 per cent top-up. That means, in real terms, a 10-80 per cent charge only added around 200km of range. The post Is this the key to faster charging?

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Get out of the way diesel! Toyota Prado petrol-electric hybrid SUV coming to Australia as soon as 2024

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Toyota Australia sales and marketing chief Sean Hanley told motoring media this week it can be expected on-sale here “sooner rather than later”. “We It’s part of our overall decarbonisation and multi-pathway strategy. It would be an outstandingly good attribute for our product line-up. 2024 Toyota Prado. 2024 Toyota Prado.

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